Job: Logistics & Administrative Coordinator – Beauty

Our Client

Our client for this opportunity is the small US subsidiary of a well established French family owned cosmetics and skincare company.

Objective

For this Logistics & Administrative Coordinator position, 70% of the job will be logistics oriented to ensure proper execution of orders from processing to delivery and customer service. 30% will be more administrative with some light accounting.

Ideal Profile

We are looking for a strong coordinator with very good MS Excel skills and  with previous experience in consumer or luxury goods (could come from a brand, a distributor, an agent, a retailer, a wholesaler…)

Job Description

• monitor incoming and outgoing flow of merchandise
• establish purchase forecasts and deal directly with the suppliers
• validate sales orders and margins along with upper management
• liaise with logistic companies to follow-up transportation, manage storage and optimize costs
• liaise with clients to organize the deliveries of merchandises
• control and reconcile inventory on a monthly basis
• monitor SAP-based reports and daily business reports
• follow-up any other requests or issues along with other employees of the office
• liaise and report to the HQ based in Paris, France.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years experience in a logistics/supply role
• Very comfortable with numbers
• VERY GOOD IN MS EXCEL
• Effective administrator and communicator
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently as well as part of an international team
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through oral and written communications
• SAP experience a plus
• Basis accounting knowledge helpful
• Fluency in French would be a strong plus
• Appreciated previous experience: Bulgari, Cartier, Christian Dior, Clarins, Clinique, Cosmetics of France, Coty, Elizabeth Arden, Essence Corp, Estee Lauder, Givenchy, Guerlain, Kenzo, Kiehl’s, L’Oreal, LVMH, MAC Cosmetics, Occitane, P&G, Parbel, Procter & Gamble, Roger & Gallet, YSL Beaute, Unilever, Nestle, Kraft Foods, Mondelez, Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Bacardi, Newell Rubbermaid, etc…
• Appreciated previous titles: Account Coordinator, Sales Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Commercial Coordinator